Air News & Articles

Near Earth Autonomy to Prototype Autonomous Aerial Resupply & Tactical Logistics

Near Earth Autonomy will lead a team to develop uncrewed logistics aircraft designed for tactical-edge resupply in contested environments, enhancing sustainment and reducing crew risk for the Marine Corps

Apr 30, 2026
AeroVironment Secures Army Contract For UAS Production & Reconnaissance Support

The U.S. Army has selected AeroVironment’s all-electric VAPOR CLE UAS to provide versatile, rapidly deployable reconnaissance capabilities and high-capacity payload options for demanding operational environments

Apr 24, 2026
EO/IR Payload Pre-Ship Review Completed for Space Force EWS

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) milestone clears advanced EO/IR payload for spacecraft integration on Space Systems Command weather mission

Apr 24, 2026
GA-ASI to Advance U.S. Navy Mission Planning & Collaborative Autonomy Workflows

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. will lead the CAMP project to integrate advanced AI model management and mission planning for Autonomous Combat Platforms, culminating in a major 2026 Fleet exercise demonstration

Apr 23, 2026
Army Contract Awarded for Vector AI sUAS & Enhanced Tactical Intelligence

Quantum-Systems secures U.S. Army contract to supply Vector AI eVTOL sUAS, delivering reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities with GPS-independent navigation, anti-jamming resilience, and rapid deployment for tactical operations

Apr 22, 2026
MQ-9B Completes Critical Icing Tests for All-Weather Operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) successfully concludes a series of flight tests to certify the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft for safe operations within known icing conditions for international defense customers

Apr 21, 2026
International Drone Show in Odense Hits Capacity

Odense Robotics and UAS Denmark Test Center prepare for a record-breaking event at HCA Airport as drone stakeholders from across the globe gather to explore the latest in defense and industrial technology

Apr 21, 2026
REGENT Achieves First Flight of Squire Autonomous Defense Seaglider

REGENT completes the first ground-effect flight of its Squire autonomous Seaglider drone to provide the U.S. military with high-speed autonomous maritime capabilities

Apr 17, 2026
U.S. Army & GA-ASI Upgrade Gray Eagle ER With New ELINT Capabilities

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade Gray Eagle ER with ELINT capabilities, enhancing long-range sensing, threat detection, and survivability in contested environments

Apr 16, 2026
NATO Ally Selects Red Cat sUAS for Tactical Edge ISR & Defense Operations

Red Cat Holdings has secured a competitive tender from a NATO ally to provide Black Widow drone systems through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, for deployment throughout 2026

Apr 13, 2026
CENTUM Advances Lifeseeker Integration for Spanish & Canadian Fleets

CENTUM collaborates with Airbus to deploy advanced mobile location technology across international maritime surveillance and search & rescue aircraft

Apr 13, 2026
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.